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What’s On This Sleeptember!
Hello from The Sleep Charity! Our annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember, is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that the supporter’s pack is now live. Jam-packed with free resources, social graphics, a 4-week sleep challenge and...
Helping Your Child Reset Their Sleep Before the School Term Starts
The summer holidays often bring welcome freedom from early alarms and strict routines. For children, this can mean later nights, lie-ins, and a more relaxed approach to bedtime. While this is a natural part of enjoying the break, it can make the...
Sleep: A Rising Priority But Still A Long Way to Go
Last week’s release of the 10‑Year Health Plan for England marks a moment of real optimism for healthcare in the UK. With its bold ambition to shift from hospital to community, analogue to digital, and sickness to prevention, the plan paves the way...
Don’t Let Summer Steal Your Snoozes
Can you feel that lovely sun? The holiday season is upon us - it's time to unwind, explore new places, and spend quality time with family and friends. While your days may be fun-filled, the nights can be a different story with the heat causing you...
Choosing the Right Bed Linen for Better Sleep
At The Sleep Charity, we know that quality sleep begins with the right environment - and that includes your bed linen. The fabrics you sleep in can significantly impact your comfort, regulate your body temperature, and even support your overall...
Top Tips to Beat the Heat at Bedtime:
Wow, these summer days are a lovely surprise! And, not ones to complain, we're really making the most of them. However, we do know hot days can lead to restless night's. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to help you stay cool and...
Spring Forward: How to Conquer the Clock Change Without Losing Your Sanity
It’s that time of year again - daylight saving time is about to rob us of a whole hour of precious sleep. Just when we were getting comfortable with our routines from the New Year, we’re forced to adjust our body clocks yet again. While losing an...
World Sleep Day Practical Sleep Tips
Healthy sleep means more than simply ‘enough sleep’ - sleep is a critical pillar of health, just like nutrition and physical activity. Modern lives and busy schedules can interfere with the body’s natural sleep cycle: often we can find ourselves...
Spring Cleaning for Better Sleep: Why Your Bed Needs a Refresh
How to Refresh Your Bed This National Bed Month This month, we hear from Bed Advice UK – the consumer arm of the National Bed Federation (NBF) and a long-time partner of the charity. Bed Advice provides friendly, impartial advice on all your...
🌙 Introducing Elmer’s Bedtime Trail! 🐘
As part of The Sleep Charity’s Children’s Sleep Awareness Month, we’re thrilled to bring you Elmers the Patchwork Elephant's Bedtime Trail - a fun, practical way to help your child wind down and get the good night’s sleep they need. A calming...
Children’s Sleep Awareness Month – Waking Your Family Up to Better Sleep
We’re beyond excited to announce something BIG for February 2025: the very first Children’s Sleep Awareness Month! 🎉 If you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or anyone who works with children, you’ve probably noticed how important sleep is. And yet,...
Building Better Bedtimes: Join Our Free Webinar Sponsored by Zello
Are you a parent of a young child aged between 12 months and 5 years? Do you dream of easier, more peaceful bedtimes? We’re excited to announce a special free webinar, hosted by The Sleep Charity, and sponsored by Zello white noise machines. 📅...